User Agreement

By Ben Holbrook
Directed by Sean DiGiorgio ('26)

Production Team

• Sound Designer & Directing Mentor: Nigel Semaj
• Costume Designers: Becca Janney & Eric Abele
• Scenic & Projection Designer: Tyler Brust
• Lighting Designer: Niya John
• Technologist: Adam Mendelson
• Ollie Animator: Grace Horne
• Intimacy Choreographer: Katie Hileman
• Props Coordinator: Ann Davies
• Dramaturg: Joseph Hoffman
• Stage Manager: Kayla Laucks
• Production Assistants: Sumedha Bhat, Ash Morris, Jada Abbott

Cast

• Sy: Jamia Tutt
• Theo: Amani Abdullah
• Leif: Gabriel Zuniga
• Nimbus: Lily Arbaugh
• Ollie: Emma Parsons
• Sy/Theo Swing: Camila Hidalgo
• Leif Understudy: Lilith Hohlbein

Full show program and show poster are attached.

Show poster designed by Eric Abele.

Production Photos

All production photos by Kiirstn Pagan '11.

Temporary Private room available in a 2BHK townhouse for a male at Westland Gardens for a 3-month move-in.

Perfect for interns, students living on campus whose apartments will be closed, or anyone looking for temporary housing.

Fully furnished 2BHK townhouse: 

What you get:

• Spacious living room with sofa + TV.
• Fully equipped kitchen (Oven, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher).
• In-unit Washer & Dryer.
• Central heating & cooling.
• Just a 1-minute walk to the UMBC bus stop.
• Only 10 minutes walk to campus. 
• Availability: May 25th - Aug 15th.
• Rent is just 600$ only.

DM for more information: +1-202-937-5716 or email me at IO95979@umbc.edu

The UMBC Cyber Defense Lab presents

Securing the Vote: A Longitudinal Assessment of U.S. Election Cybersecurity, 2012–2024

Prof. Chul Hyun Park, UMBC School of Public Policy

Coauthors and collaborators: Jeongmin Oh, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, U. of Cincinnati), Matthew Reeds, (UMBC)

12:00–1 pm ET, Friday, May 8, 2026 via WebEx

Securing election integrity is fundamental to democratic governance and a core responsibility of election administration. Public policy establishes the institutional environment in which electoral systems operate and shapes public trust in electoral outcomes. As digital technologies have become increasingly embedded in voter registration, ballot transmission, vote tabulation, and post-election verification, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical dimension of election governance. Yet systematic knowledge remains limited on how U.S. state and local policies, practices, and technologies have adapted to evolving cybersecurity challenges. This study addresses that gap by analyzing the adoption and evolution of cybersecurity-related election policies, practices, and technologies across state and local jurisdictions from 2012 to 2024. The findings show how governments have responded to emerging digital threats, highlight patterns and divergences in policy adoption, and identify persistent governance gaps. The study offers practical insights for strengthening electoral governance and demonstrates how cybersecurity policy can enhance election integrity and safeguard democratic institutions.

Chul Hyun Park is an associate professor in the School of Public Policy at UMBC, where he also serves as Director of the InnoTech Policy Lab. He is a faculty affiliate of the UMBC Cybersecurity Institute. His research focuses on the policy dimensions of digital governance, with particular emphasis on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence governance, and post- quantum cryptography.

Host: Dr. Alan T. Sherman. Support for this event was provided in part by NSF under SFS grants DGE-1753681 and 2438185. The UMBC Cyber Defense Lab meets biweekly Fridays 12-1pm. All meetings are open to the public.

Start your morning the UMBC commuter way.

Join us for breakfast with fellow commuters and connect with helpful on-campus resources. There's no better way to kick off your day!

Good Morning Commuters (GMC) takes place every Tuesday from 8:30–11:00 AM *except once a month when Good afternoon Commuters (GAC) is held* and is complimentary with your Commuter Gold Card.

Gold Cards are a one-time purchase per academic year and can be bought at any GMC event (cash only):

• $5 for Commuter Students

• $10 for Residential & Graduate Students

We can't wait to see you there!

May is all about finishing strong, staying connected, and making the most of commuter community before the semester wraps up.

Good Morning and Good Afternoon Commuters are here to help you fuel up, take a break, and enjoy some well-deserved community time before finals.

Gold Cards are a one-time purchase per academic year and can be bought at any GMC/GAC event (cash only):

$5 for Commuter Students
$10 for Residential & Graduate Students

Here’s what’s coming up this May:

GMC 5/5: Traditional Breakfast
GAC 5/12: BBQ Edition

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at UMBC invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Applied Mathematics, beginning Fall 2026. We particularly welcome candidates with research interests in Quantum Computing, Optimization, Operations Research, and Numerical Linear Algebra.

This is a one-year appointment beginning in Fall 2026, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, engineering, computer science, or related field by the start date. The successful candidate will pursue an active research program, collaborate with faculty, and seek external funding. An option for teaching classes in addition to the above responsibilities also exists.

Point of Contact: Dr.  Mohammadhossein Mohammadisiahroudi, UMBC Math/Stats

Additional info & job listing:  https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28386

Stop by Coffee Mondays to grab a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and take a breather between classes.

Whether you're coming to study, chat, or just refuel, this is your weekly reminder to slow down and connect with fellow grad students.

Where? Office of Graduate Student Life (Commons 308)
When? Every Monday | 10am - 2pm

Come as you are — pajamas, laptops, and coffee orders welcome.

Wednesday, May 6th, 12-1 PM Wellness Wednesday, Commons Mainstreet

Join the Physical Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Peer Educators to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month! Stop by to play fact or myth, write a tip for the 'how you stay active' whiteboard and grab a snack before class. 

Wednesday, May 6th, 12-4:30, PM Puppy Love, Commons Terrace 

Stop by the Commons Terrace and destress with puppies! OHP will be joining SGA for their Puppy Love event and sharing resources on stress management as you prepare for finals. 

Wednesday, May 6th, 6-8 PM, Student Mental Health Conversations, Lower Flat Tuesdays

The last session of RIH and OHP's Student-Led Mental Health Conversations. This final session is being facilitated in partnership with NAMI UMBC.  Fellow Retrievers will share their journey with mental health. Join for community, crafting, and pizza!

*All events are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

Dear UMBC Community,

I had the pleasure recently of joining thousands of attendees and student presenters at UMBC’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD). What began on the 7th floor of the library with about 50 presenters has grown, now in its 30th year, to more than 450 presenters, including an inaugural group of students from area community colleges, filling the Retriever Activities Center.

It was a powerful reminder of the distinctive role of research and creative work in a UMBC education. So many of our UMBC students, undergraduate and graduate, engage deeply in this work—developing their own questions and ideas while being mentored by world-class scholars and researchers. That experience is both defining and enduring.

As an undergraduate, it was only when I moved beyond the classroom and into the lab that I understood what it meant to be a chemist—and realized that this was work I could pursue with joy for a very long time. That experience shaped my career, and years later, I had the privilege of mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students in my lab. In fact, my first papers included undergraduate researchers.

I am forever grateful to the mentor who showed me the path to research, and I am grateful to all of you who do the same for our UMBC students today, including the many who played a role in this year’s URCAD. Thank you to all of our mentors, and congratulations to our student presenters.

Sincerely,

President Valerie Sheares Ashby

Applications are due tomorrow for UMBC's Launchpad Accelerator!

The UMBC Launchpad accelerator is a 10-week cohort-based program where ventures prepare to go from pre-launch to launch, or for early-stage companies, create a pathway to accelerate growth.

Founders who are ready to fully commit to launching their venture and validate their idea as an opportunity should apply. Participants are awarded up to $8,000 in non-dilutive funding for seed capital, and mentors will be assigned to each team.

Teams will perform deep customer discovery, develop a business model canvas, and then progress to a full commercialization plan and pitch deck. The goals of the Launchpad are to validate product-market fit and to hopefully formalize the venture and launch.

Elgibility

Current undergraduate and graduate students, including Spring 2026 graduates, are eligible to apply.

TIMELINE
Applications are due Tuesday, May 5th
Accepted teams will be notified by May 15th
Program runs from May 28th-July 30th
Demo day will be hosted in September

To learn more about Launchpad, click here! 

Don't miss the Application Deadline!

• To apply, complete the application here!